There is no denying summer has come + gone, but that doesn’t mean the fun needs to stop. As a celebration of this transitional season, we rounded up some favorite artists coming to Asheville in October + November. So you can boogie down until winter sets in. 🎉
LEAF Festival | 🗓 Thurs. Oct. 18 - Sun. Oct. 21 | 📍Historic Black Mountain College | 💰Day tickets start at $46, weekend start at $195. Purchase online by Oct. 17th.
Arguably the largest dance party of the season in all of WNC, LEAF is a twice-yearly celebration of music, art, education, and culture. This year’s fall theme is Bringing It Home, and performances include Railroad Earth, Kishi Bashi, Digable Planets, Valerie June and more.
A bonus perk of LEAF is that it’s totally family-friendly, with kids programs, storytelling performances, and family camping – so you can find something for everyone. Pro-tip: Before you head out to the fest, download their festival app to create your own schedule.
On top of this month’s #MustDo, there are some other great shows coming up. Here are a few picks:
Chris Robinson Brotherhood | 🗓 Tues. Oct. 23 |📍The Orange Peel | 💰$22 - 249 | Celebrate their new album “Barefoot in the head,” their 3rd studio album in just two years. DYK: The blues-rock band was formed in 2011 by Black Crowes singer Chris Robinson while The Black Crowes were on hiatus. Also at The Orange Peel: Lotus (Nov. 8), the Infamous Stringdusters (Nov. 10), Atmosphere (Nov. 12), Thievery Corporation (Dec. 11) + more.
Mirah w/ Tomberlin | 🗓 Wed. Oct. 24 | 📍The Mothlight | 💰$13 | Experimental pop-folk musician Mirah (from Brooklyn) released ‘Understanding’ in September, an album which features “political themes, love songs and introspective rallying cries.” Also at The Mothlight: Molly Burch (Oct. 10), Valley Maker (Oct. 15), White Denim (Oct. 16), Howie Jr. & The Rosewood Bluff (Nov. 2) + more.
Lettuce + Turkauz | 🗓Wed. Oct. 31 | 📍Salvage Station | 💰$25 | If a haunted Halloween isn’t your thing, dress up to jam out with these funk bands. Also at Salvage Station: Motet, Moon Hooch + Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band (Oct. 12), The Fritz (Oct. 13), The Garcia Project (Oct. 19), The Polish Ambassador (Oct. 27) + Toubab Krewe (Nov. 23) + more.
Bob Dylan and his Band | 🗓 Fri. Nov. 2 | 📍U.S. Cellular Center | 💰 $109+ | Pro-tip: There are only a handful of tickets left for this legendary show. Also at U.S. Cellular/Thomas Wolfe: Aziz Ansari Hurricane Florence Fundraiser (Oct. 17), Brother Osborne (Nov. 8), Asheville Symphony (Oct. 13 + Nov. 17), Lindsey Stirling (Dec. 21).
This content was created in partnership with LEAF.
